Columbia Race Report

Well because of all the things going on in my life right now I am just now giving the Columbia Race Report. So here goes.

My parents and grandfather went to the race along with Jorgia, Al, Chad, and Jimmy. We followed my Father to the race and I was a little concerned we would be late. However, we made it in plenty of time. The weather prior to race time was cold, cold, cold. The wind was blowing as well. I kinda wanted to just go home because I hate the cold so much. But, I pressed on.

The swim: I have never had a worse feeling swim during a race as I did here. All the people around me must have sand bagged their swim times because they beat the crap out of me in the water. I got kicked in the face, punched in the face, and swam over the top of by a chick! I finally made it to the end and was a minute faster than last year. So not all bad I guess.

T1: 1:23 which was not to bad. Had it not been -50 outside it might have been a little faster. But, I am pleased with this.

Bike: The bike went really well. I felt fast and strong on the bike. I even held back some to save some legs for the run. I did freeze my little willy off on the bike though and my feet went numb. Overall a good ride.

T2: 45 seconds in T2 which is the fastest transition I have ever had! I was pumped!

Run: The run was great and I felt really strong. I felt really good when I passed number 164 because he was such an ahole in transition prior to the race and would not move his bike to make room for me to rack my bike. Then he proceeded to give me the Triathlon rack your bike properly rules. This guy was a dooch bag and I am glad I beat him in all three events. Anyway, I set a PR for my run as I finally broke into the 21s 21:35 to be exact. I was very pleased!...Over all a good day of racing and step one to the Ironman is over. I will post pictures of the Race later.